Re: The best Glenfiddich

In all fairness I have no idea why I've never had any others (Actually I lie I currently have a 12yo Caoran open too but I find it very unexciting ) ... it's the same with glenmorangie I've only had a glass of the 10yo and glenlivit only a glass or may 2 of the 12yo

Maybe I find that my Jamesons can suffice for these and have not explored older expressions .... no idea really ????

Re: The best Glenfiddich

by Deactivated Member » Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:02 pm

I don't know whether I have had the "original" Havana Reserve or not. But when I did try the Havana Reserve I was disappointed. It felt rather artificial and sugary - not sure Glenfiddich needs added sweetness. I liked the extra viscosity of the 15yo.

Re: The best Glenfiddich

For me this is a question of mood.If I feel like a sherried whisky I'd go for the 15.If I feel like a drier woodier whisky I'd go for the 18.I guess that's why I have one of each open Such a shame they dropped the NAS fiddich and replaced it with the 12.....

Re: The best Glenfiddich

I'm glad to read this thread as I just ordered a bottle of Solera Reserve 15 Years on Monday. Hope it arrives before Christmas so my brother can have taste, he really likes the 12yo. I'll give him a dram of the 18yo too.

Re: The best Glenfiddich

Swedish Chef, you should post your thoughts on the Solera. I'd be interested to see how your brother found it too, since he is a big fan of the 12yr.

Anyway, I am not qualified to vote, as I have only tried the 12 and the 15yr Solera. I like both and for different reasons. I am a fan of the 12yr, which probably puts me in the minority opinion here. The 12 is great for the citrus, lemon flavours I pick up. Really like that.

The 15yr is good too, a little more complex, but you gotta be in the mood for a sherry dominated scotch. I like it, but at this point, I cant say I like it better than the 12. I can only say that it is different. How's that for departing from the common wisdom?

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I have only had the 18 and the 21 but I found both of them to be great. I don't know if I would buy a 21 over an 18 there is a major jump in price and I enjoy both of them. If I had my way I would own both Have to start trying some of the other ones though.

Re: The best Glenfiddich

sku wrote:I hadn't tried a 'Fiddich in years, but I recently sat down with the 12, 15, 15 CS and 18 (thanks Ganga).

Tasting them altogher, I'd rank them in this order: 18, 15 CS, 12, 15. The 18 was a great balance of malt, fruit and wood. The 15 was a bit too fruity for me.

You're most welcome. It really comes down to personal taste. I like the wood spices that are much more readily apparent in the 15 and 15 CS. The 18 has really improved since it's opening for the Glenfiddich tasting. Recently I had the chance to compare the 15 CS with 15 CS from 10 years ago (US market of all things). It was surprising just how different these two whiskies were. The older version was much more reminescent of today's 18, except with a kick.

What I will say, is that this is one of the best lineups for getting quality at low prices.